Richard C. Wilson on Health as Part of Wealth Planning
At an event, Richard C. Wilson addresses attendees about health and refers to the event's doctor panel and other speakers.
Richard C. Wilson speaks to a wealth audience about treating personal health as part of wealth planning. He explains why he raises the subject with families, then describes preventive health practices and safety choices he has considered. The talk connects personal health with business, family, and investment priorities.
In this video: Richard C. Wilson (Speaker)
What they said
- Health as an investment. Richard calls health a key investment that deserves attention alongside other investments. He says people can become absorbed in business and postpone it.
- Stress can delay action. Richard says business owners may feel too busy or stressed to focus on health. Some tell themselves they will address it after selling a company or getting through a demanding period.
- Richard on InsideTracker biomarkers. Richard describes InsideTracker as a service that can send a nurse to draw blood at home for $700. He says it reports over 50 biomarkers and suggests six changes.
- Richard on screening options. Richard mentions an MRI every 12 to 18 months through Prenuvo and says it can identify over 300 types of tumors or problems. He also names Mayo Clinic's annual executive physical as an example of proactive screening.
In their words
"they would rather you be alive than be worth five times more money than you're worth"
"maybe have real energy in your body instead of fake energy from caffeine"
Why it matters if you are building or preserving great wealth
Richard says children and teams can learn that success means working 24 hours a day and never sleeping. He wants family office conversations about health to help set a different example.
From Richard's exclusive Billionaires.com interviews
Lessons from Richard C. Wilson's one-on-one interviews, as published on each interview page.
- Anu Aga: Check before you give. Study the work of an NGO, ask more questions, and visit it if you can. This leads to an informed decision.
- Tim Draper: Make your customers your sales force. Hotmail put a message at the bottom of the screen inviting people to get free email. It spread to 11 million users.
- Don Wenner: Commit to scale. Don's major turning point came when he decided to build a great company that makes an impact. Making money and being successful was not enough for him.
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Frequently asked questions
Why does Wilson say people put off health?
He says some are absorbed in their businesses, feel stressed, or believe they have no time. Others plan to deal with health after selling a company or getting through a busy stretch.
What does Wilson suggest before acting on something from the talk?
He says to speak with a lawyer and possibly a doctor before doing anything shown in the presentation.
Sources
Quotes are copied from the video captions and checked against the transcript. Timestamps link to the moment in the video. General information only, not legal, tax or investment advice.